{"product_id":"destinys-child-the-undefeatable-reign-of-cochins-parukutty-neithyaramma-hardcover","title":"Destiny's Child: The Undefeatable Reign of Cochin's Parukutty Neithyaramma - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRaghu Palat\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an intimate account of the extraordinary life of Parukutty Nethyaramma, who went on to become one of the most powerful rulers of the Kingdom of Cochin. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e At the tender age of fourteen, her marriage thrust her into a hostile world. Taking on her detractors, Parukutty stubbornly and fearlessly forged ahead to become a voice none could gainsay. Despite a seventeen-year age gap, she had built a special, unshakable bond with her husband. When he was crowned the sovereign ruler of Cochin, she vowed to support and protect his position throughout her life. Theirs was an enviable partnership of two incredible equals who together went on to break many traditional norms. At a time when women were relegated to the shadows, Parukutty travelled with her husband, participated in important discussions, and even went on to rule as his proxy. She became a force to be reckoned with in her own right. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Unafraid to break norms, she often floated radical reforms that, though lauded by the citizens, riled the conservative and powerful elite. Parukutty deployed her sharp wit, acumen and diplomacy to stand up to a host of adversaries and naysayers, including the British, who choreographed intricate manoeuvres to overthrow the royal family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Narrated by Parukutty's own great-grandson and his wife, Raghu and Pushpa Palat, this deeply personal chronicle paints a vivid picture of a woefully understated icon from the twentieth century.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA banker by profession Raghu Palat has been pursuing his passion for writing since 1982. He has over 45 published books on banking, finance and taxation to his credit and has penned innumerable articles for newspapers and periodicals. Though remaining active in his professional capacity as an independent director on the boards of Union Asset Management Company Private Ltd. and Pritish Nandy Ltd. and heading his own financial consultancy firm, Raghu's fervor for writing continues unabated. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Pushpa Palat has been a writer for four decades having written for the \u003ci\u003eTimes of India\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEconomic Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDestination Traveller\u003c\/i\u003e, foreign travel trade newspapers and several online and print periodical and journals. Her writing has covered an eclectic and diverse range of subjects that vary from luxury and lifestyle to self-help and text books. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e These two writers who write on divergent genres, in differing styles with individual perspectives have in recent years pooled their talents to venture into yet another genre - history. \u003cbr\u003e Their first historical novel 'The Case that Shook the Empire' was published in 2019 and is currently being made into a film by Karan Johar's production house Dharma Dharma Productions Private Ltd. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eDestiny's Child\u003c\/i\u003e, their second historical novel is the riveting life story of Parukutty Neitiaramma, the consort of the Maharaja of Cochin. It is a biographical account recounted by Raghu Palat, the great grandson of the Maharaja and Parukutty, and his wife Pushpa Palat. The narrative is unique in that the authors have known intimately many of the persons featured in the book including the protagonist - Parukutty Neitiyaramma. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eDestiny's Child\u003c\/i\u003e is the story of Parukutty the consort of Maharaja Rama Varma XVI - a woman of indomitable spirit and immense courage.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42157723779207,"sku":"9780670096305","price":29.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/a821c2c91e4a220991b37d1dc40bd150.webp?v=1733253138","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/destinys-child-the-undefeatable-reign-of-cochins-parukutty-neithyaramma-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}